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1994 Suzuki Swift

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 Swift.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 3-spd

The 1994 Suzuki Swift presents as a passenger car equipped with a three-speed automatic transmission and an engine that takes 3.5 quarts of 10W-30 API oil, delivering EPA-rated fuel economy of 25 city, 31 highway, and 27 combined miles per gallon. Owner-reported issues for this model year total eight, with the electrical system and equipment category leading complaints, though no recalls were issued. Across the Swift's 1990–2002 production span, complaint volumes peaked at twelve in 1991 and bottomed out at one in 1995, placing the 1994 model in the middle of the range and suggesting a generally unremarkable reliability profile for the nameplate.

Model year200120001999199519941993199219911990

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy25/31/27 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length147.6 in
Overall width62.2 in
Overall height53.1 in
Wheelbase89.4 in
Curb weight1651 lb
Track (front / rear)53.9 / 52.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 31 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume83 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.5 qt of 10W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil10W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity3.5 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity3.5 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miBrake System (inspect)
Every 7,500 miDoor Stop (lubricate) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Shift Linkage (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Spark Plug Wires (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Vehicle Wiring Harnesses (inspect)
At 90,000 miTiming Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 105,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 120,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The Suzuki Swift generation experienced a peak in complaints in 1991 with 12 reports, followed by a trend that remained relatively high through 1994. The 1994 model year recorded 8 complaints, 3 TSBs, and notably zero recalls or investigations. This places 1994 at the end of a higher-complaint arc, as reports dropped sharply to just 1 complaint by 1995. Target year complaints involved the fuel system, visibility, and electrical systems, though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. With 2 crash complaints and 0 fire complaints, the 1994 model is a stable option, though it is less favorable than the subsequent 1995 model. Overall, this is a good year to buy if you prioritize a model with no recorded federal recalls.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
3
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
8
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 8 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System,Equipment1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Electrical System1
Visibility1
Air Bags1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Seat Belts1
Seats1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 3 of 3 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
N-Q-G-0452018-11-20SuspensionThis Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki…
TS 002 051671999-01-01EquipmentINFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OPERATOR'S MANUALS FOR TECH 1-A CARTRIDGES. *TT
0204145Engine And Engine CoolingCORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1994 Swift take?

3.5 qt of 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1994 Swift have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Swift get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 31 highway / 27 combined mpg.